The Thief of Always - Chapters 15–20 Quiz

What happens when Harvey tries to recount his adventure to his parents in Chapter 15?

Question Answer Choices His father remembers the House and helps him find it on the map. His mother dismisses his story as a dream and tells him to forget about it. His memories disintegrate like mist and his father doesn't fully believe him. His parents are excited and immediately believe everything he says.

What does Harvey discover about the food in the House in Chapter 19?

Question Answer Choices The food grants magical powers to those who eat it. The food disappears as soon as it is touched. The food is poisoned and makes people fall ill. The food is an illusion and turns to ash and dust.

What does Harvey promise himself after dreaming of Lulu in Chapter 15?

Question Answer Choices He promises himself he will find a new friend. He promises himself he will save her. He promises himself he will forget about her. He promises himself he will never return to the House.

What does Harvey do to Marr in Chapter 18 that causes her to melt?

Question Answer Choices He traps her in a magical circle. He grabs her fingers and asks her what she dreams of. He throws water on her. He reads a spell from a book.

What does Harvey tell Mr. Hood he wants in Chapter 20?

Question Answer Choices He tells Mr. Hood he wants to destroy the House. He tells Mr. Hood he wants to leave the House. He tells Mr. Hood he wants to become a vampire. He tells Mr. Hood he's getting what he came for.

What does Harvey do to Carna in Chapter 20?

Question Answer Choices He runs away from Carna, hiding in a different room. He compassionately touches its snout, causing Carna to retreat and collapse. He attacks Carna with a weapon, injuring it severely. He uses magic to banish Carna from the House.

What realization do Harvey and Wendell come to about the House in Chapter 15?

Question Answer Choices The House will never show itself to adults; it only wants children. The House will move to a different location every day. The House will disappear if they tell anyone about it. The House will only show itself during the night.

What does Harvey's father do when no one in town knows about the House in Chapter 15?

Question Answer Choices He contacts a private investigator to look into it. He decides to search for the House on his own. He gives up and tells Harvey to forget about it. He decides to go to the police anyway, without evidence.

What does Mrs. Griffin tell Harvey about her past in Chapter 18?

Question Answer Choices She discovered Holiday House by accident and stayed because she wanted to live in a magical place. She was one of the last children to arrive at Holiday House and ran away from home because her parents were cruel. She was the first child at Holiday House and ran away from home because her cat died. She was brought to Holiday House by Mr. Hood and stayed because she loved the magical creatures.

What happens to Jive after he eats the food in Chapter 19?

Question Answer Choices The food makes him fall into a deep sleep immediately. The food gives him super strength, and he attacks Harvey. The food turns to ash and dust, and Jive begins to decay. The food turns into a magical potion that heals his wounds.